Directions to trail head

From the intersection of highway #1 and highway #40 turn left and head south on highway #40. Proceed for 25 kilometers on highway #40 and turn right at the Kananaskis Village Turnoff. Drive straight and take the first right turnoff which is a gravel road to the Stoney Trail Day Use Area. Park and the trailhead is on the other side of the gate blocking vehicle access to the Hay Meadows.

Hike Description

The Troll Falls trail can be a loop that utilizes the Troll Falls trail and the Skogan Pass trail. In the winter these trails are tracked for cross country skiing and they start at the Ribbon Creek Day Use area. The GPS track starts in the Stoney Trail Day Use area and takes you to Troll Falls while keeping you off of the cross country ski trails. Walk or snowshoe 1.6 kilometers on the Stoney Trail (following the overhead powerline) to the intersection of the Hay Meadows trail. Turn left, walk a couple of hundred meters and you will find yourself on the Troll Falls trail. It is tracked for cross country skiing but you are only on this trail for about 100 meters. Stay on the shoulder. You will leave the main trail and walk 300 meters on the trail through the trees to the falls. There is a sign marking the final 300 meter portion to the falls.

You can return to the parking area via the Hay Meadows Loop which offers some nice views of the creek and only adds a couple of hundred meters to the trek.

If you hike to the falls in the summer below is a photo of Troll Falls.

Hike Photos

Legal

Use Hike Descriptions at your own risk. The accuracy of the information is not guaranteed. Natural hazards, sudden changes in weather, animals, trail conditions, and numerous other factors add varying degrees of risk to hiking. Take emergency equipment, a map, bear mace and do not take on a trail beyond your abilities. You are responsible for your own safety.